Every year about this time, I say the same thing: This team isn't so good. This year is no different.
Currently, the Rangers are fighting it out for the eight and final spot in the Eatsern conference.
Yesterday's thrashing at the hands of the Flyers produced something I hadn't seen in a long time. Rangers on a 5-3 power play--yup two-man advantage--and try to tie the game at 1. A turnover is picked up by the Flyers and deposited in the Ranger net for a crushing 2-0 lead. Lundqvist was awful. He gets yanked after he yields two more goals. On the NBC telecast, studio hosts Mike Milbury and Pierre McGuire are killing the Rangers saying ostensibly, "this is how you get your coach fired." Strong statement. I didn't realize Renney's job may be in question here. Perhaps Slats can go too?
Can I just add that I'd listen to Mike Emrick call a grocery list? They guy is brilliant with the imagery. Hockey's Vin Scully.
Tonight in St. Louis--the Rangers fall again. 2-1 loss. Listless. Except for the really cool fights. Colton Orr decked his opponent while Aaron Voros gamely fought Cam Jansen, who get this--threw punches lefty and righty! Never saw that before either. Hockey players are tough dudes.
Rangers need a spark. Calling Sean Avery. That would be step one.
Ugh. Why did I have to throw in with this team? Maddening!
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